TORONTO, Jan. 30, 2012 /PRNewswire/ - Eagleford Energy Inc. (OTCBB: EFRDF) ("Eagleford Energy" or the "Company"), is pleased to announce that on January 25, 2012, Alan D. Gaines, B.B.A, M.B.A was appointed to the Board of Directors of Eagleford Energy.  Mr. Gaines has approximately 30 years experience as an energy investment and merchant banker, and has participated in raising significant debt and equity during his career. The notable experience of Mr. Gaines extends to operations as well. Mr. Gaines founded and served as CEO of Dune Energy from inception in May 2001 through May 2007. In May 2007, Dune Energy completed the acquisition of Goldking Energy Corporation for $327 million, raising total proceeds of $540 million in senior notes and convertible preferred stock, as well as refinancing existing indebtedness in conjunction with the acquisition. Concurrent with the closing of the Goldking transaction, new operating management, including a new CEO, was hired by Dune Energy to oversee day to day operations. Mr. Gaines retained his title of Chairman of the Board.

An acknowledged expert within the oil and gas space, over the years Mr. Gaines has been quoted by numerous oil and gas industry periodicals, as well as a multitude of magazines and newspapers on a global basis, such as The Wall Street Journal, Barron's, The New York Times, Forbes, Fortune, Business Week, Financial Times of London and The Houston Chronicle.

About Eagleford Energy Inc.

Eagleford Energy Inc. is a growth orientated oil and gas company with a focus on growing hydrocarbon reserves, cash flow, and net asset value per share through exploration and production of mineral properties in South Texas. There are approximately 34.7 million shares issued and outstanding in the capital of the Company.

Certain information regarding the Company in this news release may constitute forward-looking statements under applicable securities laws. The forward-looking information includes, without limitation, projections or estimates made by us and our management in connection with our business operations.  Various assumptions were used in drawing the conclusions or making the forecasts and projections contained in the forward-looking information contained in this press release, which assumptions are based on management analysis of historical trends, experience, current conditions and expected future developments pertaining to the Company and the industry in which it operates as well as certain assumptions as specifically outlined in the release above.  Forward-looking information is based on current expectations, estimates and projections that involve a number of risks, which could cause actual results to vary and in some instances to differ materially from those anticipated by the Company and described in the forward-looking information contained in this press release.  Undue reliance should not be placed on forward-looking information, which is not a guarantee of performance and is subject to a number of risks or uncertainties.  Readers are cautioned that the foregoing list of risk factors is not exhaustive.  Forward-looking information is based on the estimates and opinions of the Company's management at the time the information is released and the Company disclaims any intent or obligation to update publicly any such forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, other than as expressly required by applicable securities laws.

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